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Summer Sunrise Switch Grass
Panicum virgatum 'Summer Sunrise'
Switch Grass
In stock · from $14.99
With a slightly more open habit, this variety is as welcoming as the summer sunrise it's named for. Rich green foliage turns an attractive pink-gold in fall when it becomes topped with airy clouds of tan-pink seed heads. Tolerates drought and heat with ease.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-09-29.
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Good fall color.
- Low maintenance.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
Quick answers
How big does Summer Sunrise Switch Grass get?
About 4' tall and 36" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Summer Sunrise Switch Grass need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Summer Sunrise Switch Grass need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Summer Sunrise Switch Grass grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Summer Sunrise Switch Grass deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Summer Sunrise Switch Grass in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $14.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Summer Sunrise Switch Grass wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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